Friday, January 24, 2014

Grand prize is a 2014 Ford F-150 with Ecoboost (ARV $50,000), and a trip for two to Las Vegas to attend the 2014 Professional Bull Riders Built Ford Tough World Finals (total ARV of truck and trip is $54,100).

Grand prize winner also can nominate a charity to receive a Ford F-Series truck and a $25,000 cash donation, though this is an option and is not required. Should you wish to nominate a charity (this is done when you enter), be sure to check the rules as there are certain requirements that the charity must meet in order to be eligible. Maximum ARV of all prizes is $129,100.

Open to legal U.S. residents 21 years or older, with a valid driver's license at time of entry. One entry per person or email address. Ends October 12, 2014.

The prize for this presentation is a trip to the 2015 Bassmaster Classic, in which you are a finalist with 10 others. Each finalist is given a key, and the finalist whose key fits the ignition of the 2014 Toyota Tundra (ARV $60,000) they are giving away, wins it.

Finalists trip includes $1,000 cash for travel expenses and four night’s hotel stay. Total ARV of finalist's trip is $2,000.

Only one finalist will be chosen from online entries. Other finalists will be picked from entries received at Bassmaster Classic and at B.A.S.S. Elite Series events.

Open to legal U.S. residents, excluding Hawaii and Alaska, 18 years or older. Ends October 31, 2014. See rules for alternate mail-in entry method. One entry per event or method per contestant.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Chicken of the Sea is celebrating "100 Years of Good." For this celebration they want you to name the Chicken of the Sea mermaid.

*Grand prize is $10,000
*10 first prizes of Chicken of the Sea for a year
*10 runners up will receive a Chicken of the Sea branded product

This is a bit more complex than it appears, so reading the rules is a must. They want you to create an original name, in the English language, of no more than three words (20 characters), that personifies the company image (family-friendly, American brand, etc.).

Unlimited entries, though each entry must be a different name.

Open to U.S. residents 18 or older. Ages 13 through 17 may enter with consent of parent or guardian. Ends February 14, 2014.

This is by The Nielsen Company, so is largely based upon what TV shows you've watched in the past 24 hours or so. Choose the shows you've watched from their list (which offers quite a good selection), then answer trivia questions about each show (some questions are also about the commercials aired during the show). You are awarded points for each correct answer.

Each day that you play and complete one trivia game, you will be awarded an entry into the $10,000 drawing. Playing two games (two different TV shows) will also get you an entry into the $1,000 "second game' drawing.

These entries are not dependent upon points earned in the trivia game. You will gain entry regardless of how many points you earn. However, points can be used towards rewards such as entry into various other sweepstakes, and more. Surveys and various other tasks also offer more ways to earn points.

The first time I played, I chose "NBC Nightly News," and "American Dad." It was fun. I especially enjoyed the applause when I chose the correct answer, as it made it feel something like being on a game show : )

You must become a member of RewardTV to play, and must be 13 or older to become a member. This simply entails signing up on the website. The current $10,000 and $1,000 draws end on January 31, 2014.

One game play per day, with a total of four bonus game plays available to each player throughout the entire promotion. Bonus plays are claimed by performing various tasks, such as selecting the retailer you purchase vitamins from, or by answering trivia questions, and more. In addition to these, up to five bonus entries are also awarded for referring friends.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Pulling off a family vacation is always a feat. So many things to think of, so much to organize. Coordinating schedules, arranging accommodations, securing transportation, the list goes on and on... and then you have to pay for it all!

Never fear, that family vacation you've been wanting to take can be easier than you'd think. Here are some sweepstakes to help take the stress out, and possibly give you that winning family vacation of a lifetime.

Grand Prize is one vacation package for four, for two nights and three days, to Grand Prize winner’s choice of either Busch Gardens® Williamsburg OR Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay (ARV $3,028.76, each).

Eight first prizes of a Family Fun Breakfast Kit (ARV $50 each) will also be awarded.

Open to legal residents of the U.S. who are 18 years or older, and have internet access and a Facebook account. One entry per person, per day, per entry method. See rules for alternate mail-in entry method. Ends April 10, 2014.

One Grand Prize of a trip for up to four to Universal Orlando® Resort in Orlando, Florida (ARV $4,000). One-hundred First Prizes of a Despicable Me 2 Blu-Ray Combo Pack, with a suggested retail price of $34.98 each.

Two grand prizes are to be awarded, which each include a trip for four to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from July 10, 2014 to July 14, 2014, four tickets to the 2014 FIFA World CupTM Final Match, and a $30,000 check that winner can use toward taxes, as well as lodging, transportation, etc. (Total ARV of each prize is $124,000).

I recommend taking a little time to study the rules for this one, as it could be worth your while. A family photo is required to enter, so abiding by the photo guidelines will save your entry from being disqualified. Weekly entries are allowed, though each must have its own photo submission, and each must be substantially different. Bonus entries are given for sharing through certain social networks.

Other things to note in the rules are things such as the fact that travel companions must be at least 8 years old, and must have parental consent forms signed if not the child of the winner.

Open to legal U.S. residents who are at least the legal age of majority in their locale. Ends January 31, 2014.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

This sweepstakes is for the diehard adventurer, the one whose sense of adventure knows no boundaries!

Prizes are for use by those who will be attending "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration," The EAA Airventure, happening July 28-August 3, 2014 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Purchasing tickets to the event, prior to June 30, 2014, gains entry into this sweepstakes, with a total of 10 entries per purchaser allowed. Other purchases will also count for entry, though no purchase is required. See the official rules for the list of alternate purchases, and for instructions for the alternate mail-in entry.

Monday, January 20, 2014

With camping season finally peeking around the corner again, it's time for campers to start tweaking that collection of camping gear. You know what you needed, yet didn't have last year, or maybe it's time to start brand new. If you have the perfect setup, then maybe a free week of camping appeals to you!

In any event, these three sweepstakes will give you the chance to garner a win that will make your outdoor experiences even more enjoyable!

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Jeep currently has two great contests that will exercise your mind, while you focus on earning your entries. Both require a Facebook account to play, and offer a fun (though possibly somewhat frustrating ; ) challenge.

This game offers a clue, to direct you toward finding a badge. The badge is located somewhere on the web, and you must decipher the clue and do your research to gain entry. Once you find the badge, click on it and follow through to get credited with an entry. One clue is currently available, with a new clue to be revealed on January 20th. You are allowed one entry for each badge found in this phase, for a total of two entries.

Some of the prizes have already been awarded in earlier phases of this game, so at this time, you will be playing to win some Jeep winter swag. A fun endeavor, nonetheless, with some relatively good odds. A total of 540 prizes with a total ARV of $28,200 are being awarded in this phase.

Open to legal U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous states and D.C. who are 18 years of age or older and a licensed driver at the time of entry. Ends January 27, 2014.

For this contest, you are presented with a series of photos that contain two Jeeps each, which you must find to earn an entry. Entrants are given one entry per Jeep found, with a total of eight entries allowed per person. It isn't as easy as it might look!

Grand Prize is a 2014 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4x4 and a check for $9,000 to help offset taxes. Total prize value is approximately $39,000.

Facebook entry. Must "like" jeep to play. Open to legal U.S. residents of the 48 contiguous states and D.C. who are 18 years of age or older and a licensed driver at the time of entry. Ends January 26, 2014.